Alemah is an Arabic word meaning "Learned Woman"
Hello...my name is Lisa (aka "Lilith") from Melbourne, Florida
BELLY DANCE CLASSES NOW OFFERED AT TWO LOCATIONS...
IN PALM BAY AND DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE!!!!\
photo credit: Amy Anthony
IN PALM BAY: PALM BAY COMMUNITY CENTER
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Eight-week sessions are offered, TUESDAY EVENINGS, beginning at 6:30pm at the Captain's House in Goode Park, sponsored by the Palm Bay Community Center. (321-952-3443). The Captain's House is located at 1300 Bianca Drive, 1/4 west of US1 off Port Malabar Road. Look for the sign for Goode Park and follow Bianca Drive to the end.
Tribal Style Belly Dance is a broad category in the U.S. and encompasses many different interpretations. This tribal belly dance class focuses on group improvisation. The dancers communicate with each via cues and transitions. It is an American interpretation sometimes referred to as a fusion of different styles from the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Spain and India but is not considered to be traditional Middle Eastern Dance. The movement vocabulary presented is influenced by the formats of Gypsy Caravan and Fat Chance Belly Dance
The Level 1 class will introduce students to the basic movements and techniques of the Gypsy Caravan format of tribal style belly dance No experience necessary. Level 2 continues to expand on tribal movement vocabulary , leading and following, playing zills, group improv and choreo. Both classes will also cover Middle Eastern rhythms, essential for understanding the music and movements Classes are fairly structured in content but do repeat each session.
The 8 week session is$70 (Palm Bay residents only ) or $80 (non Palm Bay residents) . Class fees are payable in advance at the Palm Bay Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Road, 1 mile east of Babcock. Optionally, session payment could be split into two 4 -class packages. Students pre-paying for at least 4 sessions in advance get the $10 per class rate. Otherwise the walk-in rate is $12.00 per class. All transactions are done at the Palm Bay Community Center prior to class time. No Money is collected at the Captain's House.
There is an online payment option. Go to www.activityreg.com to register online. The option to pay online should only be used to pay for the ENTIRE 8 weeks session ($70/Palm Bay and $80.00/Non-Palm Bay) before the start of the current session. Please DO NOT use this option to pay for an 8 week session AFTER the current session as started.
Note: New students are NOT admitted to the current session after Week 3.
LEVEL 1: 6:30 to 7:45pm For all students new to dancing and/or new to Tribal
LEVEL 2: 7:30 to 8:45pm By Instructor approval based upon experience.
LEVEL 3 Monday Evenings 7-8pm By Instructor approval only... (these classes are held at another studio location)
IN DOWNTOWN MELBOURNE: HENEGAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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On-going
classes are offered THURSDAY EVENINGS, beginning at 6:30pm at the Henegar
Center for the Arts in downtown Melbourne. 625 East New Haven Road.
The Technique 1 class is for beginners and the focus of this class emphasizes proper alignment and posture, This class will focus on technique, developing body awareness with the ultimate goal of establishing a vocabulary of basic belly dance movements and combinations.
The Technique 2 includes reviews of Technique 1 and introduces more variations, layering, rhythms, finger cymbals, and specialties (sword, cane, drum solo choreography, folkloric dances)
Both classes can include an overview and discussion of different styles of belly dance and a fusion of elements of these various styles are covered. No tribal style elements are presented in this class. Exploring basic movements and adding variations, layering and stylizations and isolation drills are the goals of the class. For those who have danced before, emphasis will be refining technique, introducing layering, and working on new skills, learning rhythms and finger cymbals. For the beginning student, the foundation for proper dance posture, body awareness, and technique will be emphasized. Though the classes move at a fast pace, students are encouraged to work within their own level.
TECHNIQUE 1 6:30 to 7:45pm All new beginning students
TECHNIQUE 2 7:30 to 8:45pm Instructor Approval
Classes can be purchased in 4 -lesson or 8 lesson-packages. All transactions are made directly with the instructor, not the Henegar Center. Check, cash, or PayPal accepted. PayPal payment must be received prior to attending class. PayPal address is lamyers@mindspring.com Students pre-paying for at least 4 class per session get a $10 rate. Otherwise, the walk-in fee is $12.00 per class. Students will be issued a class card and will need to bring this to each class so that classes are accounted for. Class cards expire 3 months from date of purchase, no exceptions please.
photo credit: Robert Dudley
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SPECIALTY CLASSES NOW BEING OFFERED: (regular class cards apply) See the "Click here for class info" link above
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FOR EITHER LOCATION--
Contact Lisa directly for more info on attire,class content, fees, directions,etc. 321-726-0171 or lamyers@mindspring.com .
Observing a class one time only allowed with permission obtained in advance directly from the Instructor.
NOTE: There are NO REFUNDS offered by either the Palm Bay Community Center, the Henegar Center, or the instructor, and personal checks are not accepted for the Palm Bay location.
Be aware that classes are NOT INTERCHANGEABLE between the two locations.
PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE CLASSES
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